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Self catering accommodation and holiday homes in Kefalonia.
The largest Ionian island, all coves and cliffs and cave-lakes.
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The difference
A host wants R 19 000. Here’s what it costs.
Guest paysHost keeps
AirbnbR 22 485R 19 000
BookNoFeesR 20 311R 19 000
Hosts pay no booking commission and receive their host amount in full. A guest cost contribution of 6.9% of the host amount is already included in the displayed total. It contributes to payment processing, refund handling and payment loss costs.
Take a simple example: an owner who wants to earn R 19 000 for a week.
| What each platform takes | Airbnb | Booking.com | BookNoFees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host booking commission | 15,5% | 15%–25% | 0% |
| Payment processing & protection | included | contract-specific | 6,9% |
| Owner keepson a R 19 000 listing | R 16 055 | R 14 250–R 16 150 | R 19 000 |
| Guest paysfor R 19 000 to reach the owner | R 22 485 | R 22 353–R 25 333 | R 20 311 |
Host booking commission
- Airbnb
- 15,5%
- Booking.com
- 15%–25%
- BookNoFees
- 0%
Payment processing & protection
- Airbnb
- included
- Booking.com
- contract-specific
- BookNoFees
- 6,9%
Owner keepson a R 19 000 listing
- Airbnb
- R 16 055
- Booking.com
- R 14 250–R 16 150
- BookNoFees
- R 19 000
Guest paysfor R 19 000 to reach the owner
- Airbnb
- R 22 485
- Booking.com
- R 22 353–R 25 333
- BookNoFees
- R 20 311
Over 18 weeks let, that is more than R 39 000 a year in this example — money that stays with the guest or reaches the owner.
Rates checked in September 2026. Under its single-fee structure, Airbnb charges most hosts 15,5%; Airbnb says other hosts typically pay between 14% and 16%. Exceptions depend on country and account type. Booking.com sets the commission rate in each accommodation agreement, and visibility programs may increase it. This worked example uses a possible range of 15% to 25%. If Booking.com facilitates payment, the applicable payment terms and transaction cost are contract-specific. Our 6,9% cost contribution is included in the displayed total and contributes towards Stripe payment fees and refunds. Nothing is added at checkout and nothing is deducted from the owner. Fee models can change, so please check each platform’s current terms. Sources: Airbnb Help Center and Booking.com General Delivery Terms.
Popular places
Popular places to stay in Kefalonia
Kefalonia is the biggest of the Ionian islands, a rumpled sweep of pine-covered mountains and turquoise bays off western Greece. Its scale is part of the appeal: you can spend a week here and still be discovering new coastline. The headline is Myrtos Beach, a curve of pale pebble between two headlands that seems almost too blue to be real, but the island keeps rewarding the curious. Mount Ainos rises to over 1,600 metres, a national park cloaked in rare Greek fir, while underground the Melissani cave-lake glows when midday sun drops through its collapsed roof. Argostoli, the capital, wraps around a sheltered lagoon and holds the island's everyday life; north lie the postcard villages, tiny Assos clinging to its isthmus below a Venetian fortress and Fiskardo, one of the few settlements to survive the 1953 earthquake with its old harbour houses intact. Add loggerhead turtles in the southern bays, family tavernas pouring local Robola wine, and a hire car that turns every headland into a new view.
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Self catering accommodation in Kefalonia: FAQ
Book vacation apartments and holiday homes safely with BookNoFees ↗How do I get to Kefalonia?
Kefalonia has its own international airport just south of Argostoli, busiest in the summer season, with seasonal flights from across Europe and connections via Athens. You can also arrive by ferry from the Greek mainland and neighbouring Ionian islands. A hire car or scooter is genuinely useful here, as the island is large and the best beaches and villages are spread out.
When is the best time to visit?
Late spring and early autumn are the sweet spot: warm sea, open tavernas and thinner crowds than the July and August peak. High summer is hot and lively, ideal for beach days but busier at Myrtos and Melissani. Many smaller places wind down in winter, so check directly with your host about seasonal opening before booking.
Do I need a car on Kefalonia?
For most visitors, yes. The island is one of the largest in Greece and its highlights, from Myrtos to Fiskardo to the caves near Sami, are scattered across mountainous terrain. Buses connect the main towns but run infrequently. If you plan to stay put in one resort you can manage without, but a car unlocks far more of the island.
What should I not miss?
The classics are Myrtos Beach from its clifftop viewpoint, a rowing-boat trip on the Melissani cave-lake near Sami, and the villages of Assos and Fiskardo in the north. Add a drive up Mount Ainos for the views, a Robola wine tasting, and a lazy afternoon at a quieter southern beach where loggerhead turtles nest.
How does booking direct on BookNoFees work?
You can message the host before booking. For a booking request, Stripe first places a card hold for the full amount; the host has 48 hours to accept, and only then is the amount captured. Instant Book is charged immediately after Stripe confirms payment. Do not transfer the booking amount directly to the host. The displayed total already includes the 6.9% guest fee on the host price, covering payment processing, refund handling and payment risks.
Why does zero commission matter for my stay?
BookNoFees deducts no commission from the amount set by the host. The displayed total includes a 6.9% guest fee on the host price, covering payment processing, refund handling and payment risks. Nothing is added at checkout.
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